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Today’s question comes from a mom who plans to celebrate her young son’s birthday in style during an upcoming trip to Walt Disney World.

I was interested in having my son’s 7th birthday in Disney World. I want an awesome cake and I would like Mickey as well as some other characters to be there. Do you have any information regarding how to arrange this?

When it comes to celebrating a birthday (or any special occasion) at Walt Disney World, you have lots of options!

BIrthday Party at Disney World for a DFB Reader!

Character Dining

You could choose to make a reservation at a character meal experience, like Chef Mickey’s, 1900 Park Fare, or Crystal Palace. Character dining spots such as these feature interaction with several Disney characters, who will visit with you at your table as you dine for no extra charge. It’s a great opportunity for photo ops. And no standing in line — they come to you!

In many Disney restaurants, if you mention that you’re celebrating a birthday to your server, they’ll arrange for a special birthday treat!

Spontaneous Birthday Treat at Citricos

Restaurant Cakes

Most table-service restaurants at Walt Disney World can accommodate an on-the-spot birthday cake request. Simply let the host or hostess at the restaurant’s podium know that you’d like a cake for your celebration, and they can provide you with a choice of a basic vanilla or chocolate cake.

Customized Cakes

Customized birthday cakes are available throughout Walt Disney World at most table-service restaurants.

Chip ‘n Dale Cake at California Grill for a DFB Reader

The resort asks that you provide 48 hours notice to create your custom cake. To arrange for a Disney bakery cake, call 407-827-2253. For all the skinny on ordering your Disney special occasion cake, be sure to check out our Disney World Cake FAQ page.

Cakes for Guests with Special Dietary Needs. Guests who follow a special diet may also request a cake from Downtown Disney’s BabyCakes NYC. This specialty bakery offers cakes that are refined sugar-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, casein-free, egg-free, and vegan, as well as Kosher items! This location will be closing soon, so if your trip falls after their closing date, contact Disney World directly to order a specialty cake.

Private Celebrations

Another option is to book a special private celebration. The sky is the limit with this option! You can have food, characters — anything you would like! While this can be very expensive, you and your family may consider it to be worth it for your special occasion.

Epcot Private Illuminations Event

Disney Catered Events will work with you to make every dream come true. You can call them at 321-939-7278.

In-Room Celebrations

Disney Floral and Gifts can also arrange an in-room celebration. Packages range from Mickey and Pals Big Birthday Wish to Pirate and Princess packages. Call Disney Floral and Gifts at 407-WDW-GIFT (407-939-4438).

Mickey and Pals Big Birthday Celebration. Photo Copyright Disney

Other Options

Goofy’s Candy Company hosts private birthday parties for children 3 and up. Choose from a Goofy or Princess theme for up to 12 children (3 more guests can be added for an additional cost.) Call 407-WDW-BDAY for more information or to schedule your event.

Goofy’s Candy Company Offers Private Parties

Pint-sized guests can also enjoy a birthday extravaganza at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. Private parties are available in the hotel’s Neverland Club.

Choose your theme (Princess, Pirate, or Mickey), and level of celebration — basic or premium. Guests choosing the premium option will enjoy the company of a Disney character for two thirty-minute sessions. Both celebrations include food, cake, goodie bags, and lots of other fun activities for the birthday boy or girl and up to nine guests. For details and booking, call 407-WDW-BDAY (407-939-2329).

We hope that we’ve given you some fun ideas for celebrating that special birthday at Walt Disney World!

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We’ve given you just a small sampling of the information that you can find about Birthdays in Disney World highlighted in The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World® Dining 2014 — and the guide is your ticket to further information about celebrating in Disney World!

We were at Disney for my son’s 3rd B-day and it was great! We had an ADR for Liberty Tree Tavern (back when it was still a character meal) and we got the standard Birthday Cake that they have at the restuarants. It was great and everyone made such a fuss over him! Great experience!